Corporate Mentalist & Magician; Former Marketing Leader at Google & Discord; Performer with "The Illusionists"
David Gerard Biography
David Gerard is a former Silicon Valley marketing leader who transitioned to a career as a magician and mentalist, specializing in corporate entertainment and mentalism. Gerard began performing at age six and maintained his interest in the mystery arts while building a career in the technology industry. He spent 12 years in tech, starting at Google, where he contributed to products such as YouTube, AdWords, and Google Play, before leading growth and marketing initiatives at Discord and Aalto. This combination of experience in technology and entertainment enables Gerard to connect with contemporary corporate audiences.
Gerard's background in the tech sector, including roles at Google and Discord, provides him with insight into modern corporate culture and the ability to engage audiences that are analytical and fast-paced. His performances blend mentalism, comedy, and audience interaction, focusing on mindreading, influence, and predictions. The interactive nature of his shows encourages participation from both the stage and the audience, appealing to professionals in technology, business, and innovation sectors.
Gerard has performed for Fortune 500 companies, corporate events, and international audiences, including more than 60 shows at Magic Castle in Hollywood. He has entertained executives such as Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Chesky of Airbnb, and Marc Benioff of Salesforce. Gerard has toured with the Broadway production "The Illusionists," consulted on three seasons of "America's Got Talent," and served as a guest lecturer at Stanford Business School.
Combining expertise in product growth with psychological principles from magic, Gerard consults with startups while maintaining a performance schedule. His one-man show is recognized among San Francisco's top magic performances, and he has led sessions on marketing for magicians at industry events such as Magifest. Gerard's performances span the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, and he is known for his ability to merge technological insight with theatrical presentation for corporate and international audiences.
David Gerard Speaking Topics
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Stage Performance
David Gerard's platform performances are for groups of 15 to 1,000 and can range from 10 to 70 minutes. David’s program is predominantly mentalism — mind reading, influence, predictions — magic that appeals to the savvy modern audience. His program is highly interactive, with countless audience members participating from their seat and the stage.
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Strolling & Close-Up Magic
David Gerard's strolling magic is ideal for events needing seamless entertainment, enchanting small groups with mind-reading and intimate illusions. In cozier settings, David presents a close-up magic show, drawing everyone in. Boasting thousands of performance hours, David stands out as a top sleight-of-hand artist, leaving guests amazed, whether up close or mingling.
David Gerard Videos
The Slowest Career Change In History | Magician David Gerard
Is there a version of you that feels unattainable? For David Gerard it was becoming a full-time magician. So he did it slowly.
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David Gerard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Stage Performance, Strolling & Close-Up Magic and Speaking. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Gerard for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. David Gerard generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Lerner, Lori Cheek, Paul Draper, Justin W. Ball and Andrew Lee Miller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Gerard for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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